By Anna Kutz 1 in 4 young workers reported experiencing "daily loneliness" in 2023, a new report found. This can have negative effects on physical and mental health. Workers under 35 years old reported loneliness at a higher level (22%) than their older counterparts, who polled at 19%. |
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By Andrew Dorn Today's typical down payment for a new home is $56,000, which is out of reach of many potential buyers. One of the nation's largest mortgage lenders is trying to lower that barrier, announcing a new 0% down mortgage program last month. Interest rates remain high, however. |
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By Taylor Delandro Flooding costs the economy between $179.8 and $496 billion per year in 2023 dollars, according to new data. The damages due to flooding amount to 1-2% of U.S. GDP in 2023, which is more than expected. Climate change may make things worse, the report says. |
By Anna Kutz The first quarter of 2024 saw the country's highest-ever number of ongoing drug shortages. 323 drugs were in a deficit during that time. Manufacturers reported issues with manufacturing (12%) and supply chain problems (14%) as the most common causes of shortages. |
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By Rich Johnson There is a growing number of people who had COVID and then developed rare kinds of cancer, often more than one kind, some experts say. "We started noticing some very unusual patterns," said physician Kashyap Patel of Carolina Blood and Cancer Care Associates. This includes a 20-30% rise in new patients. |
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